Derek Landy Reading Order
10 series · 61 books
Derek Landy is an Irish writer and screenwriter acclaimed for his captivating blend of fantasy and adventure. With a prolific output of 61 books spanning 10 series, his most notable works include the beloved Skulduggery Pleasant and the Demon Road series. Active from 2007 to 2026, he has also made a mark in the graphic novel realm, contributing to titles like Black Order and various short stories and novellas.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing6 books (2011–2024)
Start with Haunted, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Black Order Graphic Novel Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Black Order: The Warmasters of Thanos 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Demon Road Series
Complete3 books (2015–2016)
Start with Demon Road and read in order.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013–2014)
Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Spore(By: Alex Scarrow) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Lights Out(By: Holly Black) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Falcon & Winter Soldier: Cut off one head 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sabir Pirzada Graphic Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2024–2026)
Start with Cult of Carnage: Misery(By: Sabir Pirzada), the first of 4 books in the Sabir Pirzada Graphic Novels series.
Secret Empire: Collected Editions Series
Complete4 books (2017–2017)
Start with Brave New World(By: Paul Allor,Jeremy Whitley,Ethan Sacks), the first of 4 books in the Secret Empire: Collected Editions series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hero of Drumree 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Skulduggery Pleasant Series
Ongoing28 books (2007–2026)
Start with Scepter of the Ancients / Skulduggery Pleasant, the first of 28 books in the Skulduggery Pleasant series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Scepter of the Ancients / Skulduggery Pleasant 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Playing with Fire 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Faceless Ones 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dark Days 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mortal Coil 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Death Bringer 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Gold, Babies and the Brothers Muldoon 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Lost Art of World Domination 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Kingdom of the Wicked 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The End of the World 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Last Stand of Dead Men 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Tanith Low in the Maleficent Seven 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Armageddon Outta Here 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Dying of the Light 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Resurrection 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Midnight 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Bedlam 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Seasons of War 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Apocalypse Kings 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Dead or Alive 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Until the End 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Hell Breaks Loose 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | A Mind Full of Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Haunted House on Hollow Hill 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  A Heart Full of Hatred 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | A Small Matter of Impending Catastrophe 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  A Soul Full of Shadows 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Skulduggery Pleasant Graphic Novel Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Magic 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Derek Landy written?
- Derek Landy has written 61 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Derek Landy series?
- Here are the first books in Derek Landy's series: Anthologies: Haunted; Demon Road: Demon Road; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer); Sabir Pirzada Graphic Novels: Cult of Carnage: Misery(By: Sabir Pirzada); Secret Empire: Collected Editions: Brave New World(By: Paul Allor,Jeremy Whitley,Ethan Sacks).
- What order should I read Derek Landy's books?
- We recommend reading Derek Landy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Derek Landy still writing new books?
- Yes, Derek Landy has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Sabir Pirzada Graphic Novels, Skulduggery Pleasant.